91POINTS
16¾/20
Frescobaldi Castelgiocondo Brunello di Montalcino 2005
Tuscany, ItalyLiquorice, peppery, blackberry, prune nose with floral, black olive, tobacco, smoky thyme and barnyard aromas. Dry, full, warm and juicy palate. Blackberry, black cherry, coffee, leather, licorice, thyme, and dark chocolate flavours with a savoury, peppery finish. A bit chunky right now, will benefit from 2-4 years further aging.Tasted: 23 March 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $55.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $68.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
ON | $54.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
QC | $55.00 | 750ml |
Grape: SangioveseCSPC: 333989UPC: 8002366989267